Circadian Rhythms and Labour Timing: Does the Body Know When to Birth?
Discover how circadian rhythms, light exposure, and birth hormones influence the natural timing of labour. Learn why many births begin during the night.
The Latent Phase of Labour: Why It’s Misunderstood and Often Overlooked
When people imagine labour, they often think of dramatic contractions, waters breaking, and a quick dash to hospital. But labour often begins in a much quieter, more subtle way—this is known as the latent phase.
Pregnancy and the Immune System: How the Body Protects Both Mum and Baby
Pregnancy is a time of extraordinary biological transformation. Beneath the visible changes in your body lies a powerful, intricate process that ensures both your health and your baby's development: the adaptive behaviour of your immune system.
Caffeine Alternatives for Mums-to-Be: Energise Safely
Pregnancy is a time of incredible transformation—physically, emotionally, and hormonally. And while a cup of tea or coffee might be your usual go-to for a morning boost, it’s worth revisiting your caffeine intake to make informed, feel-good choices that support both you and your growing baby.
Maternity Clothes: What You Actually Need
Pregnancy is one of life’s most exciting chapters — but shopping for maternity clothes can feel overwhelming. With changing body shapes and so many brands to choose from, it’s easy to overbuy or overspend. The good news? You don’t need to buy everything labelled “maternity.”
Male Fertility Matters Too: Common Myths and Facts
When it comes to fertility, the conversation too often centres solely on women. But the reality? Male fertility accounts for nearly half of all conception challenges. At the Bubba and Me Club Clinic in Tunbridge Wells, we offer an integrated fertility nutrition service designed to support both partners—with personalised, practical care rooted in science and compassion.
Breastfeeding and the Vaginal vs. Abdominal Birth Connection: What the Science and Heart Say
Welcoming a baby into the world is one of life’s most profound moments. Whether born through the natural rhythm of vaginal birth or the surgical precision of a caesarean section, each birth story is unique, powerful, and deeply personal. But as research increasingly shows, the way a baby enters the world can influence early feeding experiences, microbiome development, and even immune resilience.
This isn’t about prescribing a “right” way—there is none. It’s about awareness, support, and understanding that all parents, regardless of how they give birth or feed their baby, can create a nurturing start for life.
My Cervix Wasn’t Cooperating: What I Learned About Effacement, Ehlers-Danlos, and the Cervical Stitch
I never thought much about my cervix—until pregnancy made it the main character in my story. Living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), hypermobility type, I knew my connective tissue was different. What I didn’t expect was for it to affect the integrity of my cervix—and nearly cost me my pregnancy.
The Cortisol Curve: Stress Regulation and Adrenal Fatigue in New Mothers
Motherhood is beautiful—but it’s also biologically intense. Behind the midnight feeds and nappy changes, your body is managing something monumental: cortisol regulation. This essential hormone drives your ability to cope, adapt, and recover—yet for many new mothers, the cortisol curve gets disrupted. The result? Burnout, overwhelm, and in some cases, adrenal fatigue.
Neuroplasticity & Motherhood: How Your Brain Rewires Postpartum
Becoming a mother doesn’t just change your lifestyle—it quite literally reshapes your brain. Thanks to a powerful phenomenon called neuroplasticity, the postpartum period is marked by fascinating changes in neural structure and function. But what does this mean for your day-to-day life as a new mum?